The WFP counted 27.7 million Congolese in acute food insecurity on 27 March 2025 while arabica rose 24 per cent in three months. The BCC’s data show that access, not output, is the constraint.
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Farming
Arabica up 22 per cent while Goma’s beans rose 60: Congo’s food market gap
Coffee prices rose 22 per cent between December and 21 February 2025, but Goma’s staples nearly doubled as routes closed and banks shut. Congo’s food potential depends on roads and cash.
Congo’s food paradox: 70 per cent of workers farm, 25.6 million go short of food
About 70 per cent of Congolese work in agriculture, yet 25.6 million faced acute food insecurity in late 2024. Roads, storage and eastern supply lines, not soil, decide who eats.
How to Monetize Rural Land in Southern Africa
Rural land in Southern Africa holds untapped potential for economic development and wealth creation. With proper planning and innovative approaches, landowners can transform their properties into profitable ventures while contributing to local economies. This article...
The Great Green Wall is an African-led movement with an epic ambition to grow an 8,000km natural wonder of the world across the entire width of Africa.
A decade in and roughly 15% underway, the initiative is already bringing life back to Africa’s degraded landscapes at an unprecedented scale, providing food security, jobs and a reason to stay for the millions who live along its path. The Wall promises to be a...
The Importance of Accurate Valuation for Biological Assets in Farming
In the ever-evolving world of agribusiness, biological assets—such as livestock, crops, and other living organisms—play a pivotal role in the financial health of the business. Unlike traditional assets, biological assets are dynamic, growing and changing in value over...
Smart Agriculture: How Technology is Revolutionizing Farming in Namibia
Explore how smart agriculture is revolutionizing farming in Namibia, with innovations like IoT, AI, and precision irrigation driving sustainability and productivity.
Vaccinate, Don’t Depopulate: A Humane Approach to FMD
During a May 2024 foot-and-mouth outbreak, Botswana authorities chose to vaccinate cattle rather than cull them, easing farmer anxieties while raising vaccine and monitoring needs.
Border Fence Demanded to Protect Premium Beef Market
Livestock producers near the South African border urged government in April 2024 to build a 200 km fence to block cross-border foot-and-mouth transmission and protect EU beef exports.